This module explores the core components of cloud infrastructure, including compute options like virtual machines and bare metal servers, storage solutions, networking, virtualization technologies, containers, and content delivery networks.
In this section
- Cloud Infrastructure
Overview of fundamental cloud infrastructure components including data centers regions zones and the physical resources that support cloud computing services
- VMs and Virtualisation
Explanation of virtualization technology hypervisors and virtual machines exploring how they enable efficient resource utilization and form the foundation of cloud computing
- Types of Virtual Machines
Comprehensive guide to different types of virtual machines in cloud computing including shared VMs transient VMs and reserved instances with their use cases and benefits
- Bare Metal Servers
Comprehensive overview of bare metal servers in cloud computing covering benefits performance characteristics use cases and considerations for high-performance workloads in dedicated environments
- Secure Networking in the Cloud
Detailed explanation of secure networking concepts in cloud computing including firewalls intrusion detection systems and virtual private clouds with comparison to traditional on-premises networking
- Containers
Comprehensive overview of container technology in cloud computing explaining how containers work their advantages over virtual machines and practical deployment scenarios for microservices architecture
- Cloud Storage Overview
Comprehensive overview of cloud storage types including direct attached file block and object storage with explanations of their characteristics performance considerations and appropriate use cases
- Cloud File Storage
Detailed guide to cloud file storage explaining its network-attached architecture security considerations performance metrics and enterprise use cases for shared access storage solutions
- Cloud Block Storage
Detailed exploration of cloud block storage technology its architecture performance characteristics and optimal use cases for high-performance database and application workloads requiring low latency
- Object Storage
Comprehensive guide to cloud object storage explaining its architecture API-based access cost efficiency and ideal use cases for unstructured data static files and long-term archival
- Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Detailed explanation of Content Delivery Networks in cloud computing covering how they improve website performance reduce latency and enhance security through distributed content caching